Instrumental Music

School council values the contribution of instrumental music lessons to a child’s education and regret that we do not have the funding to run our own instrumental music program. Instrumental music lessons can form an important part of a child’s education and is very much a component of the ‘wholistic approach’ to a child’s education. In lieu of a school funded program we are striving to facilitate access to quality instrumental music lessons through a user pays system delivered by the following external providers.

Cat Canteri

About Cat’s Music Teaching Services
Music should be an exciting and rewarding journey, and Cat is passionate about making that journey enjoyable for every student. With over 20 years of experience as a singer-songwriter and sessional musician, and a Bachelor of Music in Improvisation from the prestigious Victorian College of Arts, University of Melbourne, Cat brings both professional expertise and a love for music to her lessons.

Personalised, Joyful Learning
Cat believes that learning music should be fun, fulfilling, and tailored to each student’s unique abilities and interests. She focuses on building a strong foundation in rhythm, theory, and practical skills, ensuring that every student progresses at their own pace. Whether it’s drums, guitar, or keyboard, students will start by mastering the essential rhythms—such as Semi-breves, Dotted Minims, Minims, and Crotchets in 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures—to develop solid musical grounding.

Versatile Instruction for Every Style
Whether students are drawn to the soulful grooves of Blues, the complexity of Jazz, or the energy of Rock and Top 40 hits, Cat encourages students to explore the musical styles that resonate with them most. Each lesson is customised to reflect their musical preferences, making learning both engaging and rewarding.

Flexible Lesson Options

Cat offers individual lessons in both 20-minute and 30-minute sessions, as well as paired 30-minute lessons for students who may prefer learning with a partner. This flexibility ensures that each student receives the right amount of time and attention based on their needs and goals.

Building Skills from the Ground Up
For beginners, especially on keyboard, Cat starts with handwritten music and notes, giving her the opportunity to assess each student’s strengths and areas for growth. This personalised approach allows her to accelerate their learning in alignment with their abilities. Once students are ready, Cat works with parents to select appropriate books to support continued progress.

Every child’s musical journey is unique, and Cat’s approach adapts to ensure that each student has a fulfilling and successful learning experience.

Steve Mayhew

Steve has been an Educational Support Staff member at Wales Street for the past seven years. He teaches fun modern rock to classical guitar lessons. Steve’s aim is to teach the fundamentals of guitar, both tablature and note theory, and to bring the student up to the best of their ability.

ABC Music – Instrumental Program

Founded in 2006, ABC Music Group is proud to have taught more than 8,000 primary school students, enriching their love of music through traditional and contemporary music education.
At ABC, our instrumental music lessons run during school hours, and allow students the opportunity to learn violin and piano in group, paired and private lessons. We pride ourselves on placing highly trained, empathetic music teachers in the classroom and allowing students the opportunity to study music in a fun, encouraging environment.
Teachers Cleo and Amelia have developed a wealth of musical knowledge during their time teaching and performing and are thrilled to be able to pass this on to young musicians. In their lessons, students are not only taught how to play the instruments themselves, but also learn important musicianship skills such as reading music and are encouraged to explore their creativity and song-writing skills.
We can also prepare students for AMEB exams!
If you’re interested in music lessons for your child or have questions regarding the program, please don’t hesitate to visit our website or get in touch!
www.abcmusicgroup.com.au